Clarinet Flashcards
1
Q
Bb flat clarinet is written a ___ higher than it sounds
A
whole step
2
Q
Bass clarinet is written a ___ higher than it sounds
A
whole step plus an octave, exactly one octave lower than Bb standard clarinet
3
Q
Clarinet reeds is built the same way as ___ reeds
A
saxophone
4
Q
Clarinet mouthpieces are built the same way as ___ mouthpieces
A
saxophone
5
Q
Describe the clarinet embouchure
A
Saying the word to or do forms the correct embouchure
6
Q
What could cause a student to squeak constantly?
A
Moving too much
A bad reed
Improper embouchure
7
Q
Define the four “ranges” of the clarinet
A
Chaleumeau - low register
Throat tones -
Clarion -
Third octave - extreme high range
8
Q
Describe the proper seated playing position
A
Sitting down with clarinet centered
Keep curved hands
